Rawly Sanchez’s life sucks. It’s Friday night, and he’s struggling with algebra homework in his mom’s restaurant, which is also on the brink of failure. Ever since his dad died, his mother has had to work twice as hard. And starting next Saturday, algebra tutoring means he won’t get to see his brother Jaime, who’s in prison.

His whole life takes a turn for the better when he rescues a famous young woman from a flooded creek.